Harley Tropin has been appointed a member of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) Southern District Conference for the 2013-2015 term. The JNC is responsible for recommending candidates to senators for federal district judgeships.

The 2013 edition of Chambers USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has again recognized KTT as a leading bankruptcy and litigation law firm. John Kozyak, Harley Tropin, and Chuck Throckmorton were all designated as “Band 1″ lawyers in the State of Florida in their respective fields. KTT lawyers Adam Moskowitz, Cori Lopez-Castro, David Rosendorf, and David Samole were also recognized.

Congratulations to John Kozyak for being awarded the the Honorable Theodore “Ted” Klein Special Recognition Award, which honors an attorney or judge who has had a profound impact on individuals in the legal community. The award was presented at the 29th Annual Judicial Reception.

Congratulations to Detra Shaw-Wilder for being recognized by Legacy magazine as one of South Florida’s Most Influential Black Women. She was recognized for her leadership in shaping the development of South Florida’s black professional community.

Detra Shaw-Wilder continues to serve as Co-Chair of the Friends Committee for the National Association of Women Judges.
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton was a gold sponsor for their 34th Annual Conference held in November, 2012.

Recent Events

Cori Lopez-Castro will serve as a panelist on “Talent Optimization: How to Effectively Develop Your Leadership Skills Outside the Workplace” at the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s Diversity Leadership Summit. The event will take place at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Cori Lopez-Castro hosts Leaning Miami’s Take The Lead Challenge Launch Event. The event is an evening to help women chart their course to sucess. Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, and other female speakers will be livestreamed into the event.

Daniel Benavides will give a presentation titled “Hot IP Issues: Licenses in Bankruptcy,” at the University of Miami School of Law in the Student Lounge. A reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the presentation to start at 6:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the UM IP Law Society and Business & Corporate Law Society.

Tucker Ronzetti will be a panelist at Spellman-Hoeveler Inns of Court’s first program for the 2012-2013 year, titled “Complex Litigation with the Legends.” The program will take place at The Banker’s Club.

David Samole will be speaking at a panel presentation for the South Florida Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel America at their Annual Legal Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The presentation will be called: “Handicapping the Playing Field: Addressing Frequent Issues in Bankruptcy Litigation.”

Dade County Bar Association and Dade Legal Aid Society announce South Florida Bankruptcy Bench & Bar Conference. Keynote Opening Remarks will be given by John Kozyak, Cori Lopez-Castro will be one of the moderators and Daniel Benavides will be speaking.

Cori Lopez-Castro will be presenting at a panel presentation at the 17th Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop which will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida. The presentation is titled “Bankruptcy Litigation: A Practical Skills Guide.”

Charles W. Throckmorton will participate in “The Great Debate: Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction in the Wake of Stern v. Marshall” presented by the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.

Mahira Kahn, a second year law student at FIU Law School, was awarded a KTT scholarship. John Kozyak and Cori Lopez-Castro attended the FAWL Judicial Luncheon and presented the scholarship to Ms. Kahn.